For clients traveling, or for those out of state interested in learning about solid state lighting. I did see the Solid State lighting display during Greenbuild and it is worth checking out if in the area and have the time!
Solid-state lighting (SSL) refers to a type of lighting that uses semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), or polymer light-emitting diodes (PLED) as sources of illumination rather than electrical filaments, plasma (used in arc lamps such as fluorescent lamps), or gas.
This type of lighting is being introduced in many luxury homes and new construction projects. You may have even seen this technology at home, probably with your television or computer monitor (LED monitors are simply just a more advance version of the LCD counterparts using light emitting diodes instead of cold cathode florescent lamps giving clearer displays due to absence of “black spots”. LED could eventually replace standard incandescent lighting, just as our televisions and computer displays have changed.
The term “solid state” refers commonly to light emitted by solid-state electroluminescence, as opposed to incandescent bulbs (which use thermal radiation) or fluorescent tubes. Compared to incandescent lighting, SSL creates visible light with reduced heat generation or parasitic energy dissipation. Most common “white” LEDs convert blue light from a solid-state device to an (approximate) white light spectrum using photoluminescence, the same principle used in conventional fluorescent tubes.
Transformations in Lighting (courtesy of the US Dept of Energy)
2012 DOE Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop
Atlanta, GA
January 31–February 2, 2012
Hotel reservation deadline approaching. The 2012 DOE SSL R&D workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, and a block of hotel rooms has been held at a special rate for DOE workshop attendees. The deadline for hotel reservations is Friday, January 6, 2012. After this date, reservations will be subject to space and availability.
Contact the Hyatt Regency Atlanta to make your reservation online, or call 1-888-421-1442 and mention the DOE workshop room block to ensure you receive the discounted rate.
Visit the DOE SSL website to learn more or to register for the workshop.
Workshop Highlights:
- Insights on fundamental science challenges
- Recognition for top R&D performers in 2011
- Poster session featuring more than 40 DOE-funded projects
- Lessons learned from installations of today’s products
- A look at future lighting solutions
- Networking with our nation’s leading scientists and lighting experts
IES continuing education credits available
